WaTech in the News

WaTech has released its 2021-23 IT Biennial Report, as required under state law, which highlights progress made implementing the state strategic information technology plan from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023.

The report portrays a state on the edge of technological transformation. Advancements that were once fodder for science fiction have become commonplace, but some of our state…

Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2024 supplemental budget, released on Wednesday, Dec. 13, proposed additional funding for WaTech to tackle strategy for artificial intelligence, support technology modernization and implement an electronic health records program.

The governor’s budget will go to the state Legislature for consideration in January.

Here are WaTech’s highlights pulled from the…

Example of spoofed page

Washingtonians who use the SecureAccess Washington (SAW) portal to access state services should be on the lookout for spoofed (fake) internet ads that pretend to be government links to SAW.

WaTech's state Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) has observed fake sponsored ads on search engines with links such as SecureAccess – Washington and…

WaTech is excited to announce the completion of its website redesign project, which is aimed at providing an online experience that's easier to navigate, is visually appealing and has relevant and up to date content.

Highlights include:

Fresh and modern design: The updated website has a modern look and feel that is easy to use regardless of device, ensuring seamless access on your…

We want to thank everyone who took part in this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month Campaign during October. Nearly 1,000 state employees participated, attending about 2.5 events each on average.

They had a lot of activities to go to, including an in-person escape room, online quiz games and more than a dozen presentations by cybersecurity and privacy experts.

The Washington…